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Kari Hamanaka

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Hermes Fakes Valued at $3.23M Seized by Customs and Border Protection

The counterfeit Hermes belts are part of a wave of fakes that have become increasingly successful at…

L.A. Wage Hike Vote Sews Patchwork Policy Into Landscape

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' decision to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour follows a plan…

L.A. Specialty Online Shop The Dreslyn Dives Into Home

The online specialty retailer launches its home department with some 75 products living under The Dreslyn…

Fabletics Retail Exec on Brand’s Store Expansion

Fabletics is making a big splash at retail this fall with six planned store openings.

St. John Knits Goes Back to California Roots

St. John looks to reposition by celebrating its roots in West Coast designer knitwear.

L.A. County Board of Supervisors OKs Minimum Wage Hike to $15

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to raise the minimum wage in unincorporated areas of the…

St. John Knits Outlet Division Exec Joins Z Supply

Z Supply Inc. tapped Heidi Muther to be chief operating officer of the Irvine-based company.

Saint Laurent Debuts Revamped San Francisco Store

Saint Laurent reopened its expanded and redesigned boutique in San Francisco's Union Square.

Appeals Court Places Final Cap on A&F Religious Rights Case

A federal appeals court dismissed Abercrombie & Fitch's appeal on a 2009 religious discrimination…

Industry of All Nations Preps Abbot Kinney Store, Women’s Expansion

Juan Diego and Fernando Gerscovich didn't need a rendering for Industry of All Nations' first store on Abbot…

Grayers Growth Calls For Swim, Kids, Retail Launches

The company's founders have their sights set on expanding the accessories collection for fall, launching swim…

Portly Woes: New Labor Contract A Band-Aid on Bigger Problems

The implications of the man-made disaster that befell the West Coast ports this year and led to a widespread…

Rachel Zoe Launches Fashion Talk Show and Shoppable E-Zine

The stylist is expanding her business by hosting a nighttime TV talk show on Lifetime and making her fashion…

Standard General Sues Dov Charney for Breach of Contract

The lawsuit accuses Charney of breach of contract among other claims.

Weddington Way Launches Men’s With Michael Kors

San Francisco-based company sights set on the men's market.